Understanding Horizontal and Vertical Components in Moving Charges

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horizontal is parallel to the horizon ________________

Vertical is perpendicular to the horizontal
 
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horizontal is parallel to the horizon ________________

Vertical is perpendicular to the horizontal
And what this means? "As time goes on, the line becomes more and more perpendicular, the horizontal component increasing faster than the vertical component." What the author want to say?
 

Related to Understanding Horizontal and Vertical Components in Moving Charges

1. What are horizontal and vertical components in moving charges?

The horizontal and vertical components in moving charges refer to the direction of movement of the charges in an electric or magnetic field. The horizontal component is the component of movement that is parallel to the surface on which the charges are moving, while the vertical component is perpendicular to the surface.

2. How do horizontal and vertical components affect the motion of charges?

The horizontal and vertical components determine the direction and magnitude of the force exerted on the charges by the electric or magnetic field. The horizontal component affects the speed of the charges, while the vertical component determines the direction of their movement.

3. How are horizontal and vertical components calculated?

The horizontal and vertical components can be calculated using trigonometric functions such as sine and cosine. The horizontal component is calculated by multiplying the speed of the charges by the cosine of the angle between their direction of movement and the surface. The vertical component is calculated by multiplying the speed by the sine of the angle.

4. What is the relationship between horizontal and vertical components?

The horizontal and vertical components are perpendicular to each other and form a right angle. This means that they are independent of each other and can be calculated separately, but they work together to determine the overall direction and speed of the charges' motion.

5. How do horizontal and vertical components relate to circular motion?

In circular motion, the horizontal and vertical components work together to keep the charges moving in a circular path. The horizontal component provides the speed of the charges, while the vertical component provides the centripetal force that keeps them moving in a circular motion.

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